Monthly Archives: January 2026

We really do not deserve her… Yesterday, Dolly Parton turned 80 years young, and it of course has me reflecting on some of her most timeless music and how important her story and songs are to the world. Her song “Coat Of Many Colors” has always been one of my favorites, and in a newly-published interview with Rolling Stone, Dolly explained that her timeless song is still very special to her, and the full story behind it is equally as powerful […]

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It’s always good to get know a celebrity’s go-to karaoke song… especially if it’s a country classic. Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence recently sat down with Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast, and a karaoke session broke out right in the middle of the episode. The star of movies likes The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook started talking about her love for karaoke, and when she was asked what her go-to song was, Lawrence answered without any sort of hesitation at all. […]

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Season 2 of Landman finished strong. Was that enough to right a rocky ride? Continue reading…

The cult favorite singer-songwriter, who earned comparisons to Bob Dylan and praise from David Bowie, died with his wife in a house fire. Continue reading…

The Indiana Hoosiers finished their amazing college football season undefeated last night. They beat the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.  While the Hoosiers surged ahead early, quarterback Carson Beck and the Hurricanes attempted to rally a comeback in the game’s second […]

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Jelly Roll’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. His transformation will tug at your heartstrings. Continue reading…

Brian Scartocci was arrested on sexual assault charges in October of last year, according to Saving Country Music. The singer was a member of Adam Levine’s team on the reality singing competition show The Voice during its third season.  According to court documents, a warrant for Scartocci’s arrest was issued on Sep. 26. He was arrested on Oct. […]

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‘Kelly is done. The series will end after this season,’ one source says. Continue reading…

EDITOR’S NOTE: No Depression’s new “Top 5” series, which kicked off last fall, features a quick playlist in which roots musicians share what they’re listening to at the moment. It gives artists the chance to highlight their contemporaries, as well as